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Lemon Pudding Cake

Light, lemony, and wonderfully comforting, this Lemon Pudding Cake delivers two delightful textures in every spoonful—a soft cake on top and a luscious pudding layer underneath. Made with simple pantry staples and fresh lemon, it feels impressive without being complicated.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 248
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup milk low-fat or whole
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • fresh berries optional, for serving
  • confectioners' sugar optional, for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven. Spray six 6-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, and salt.
  3. Add the flour and sugar and whisk until smooth.
  4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  5. Whisk about one-quarter of the egg whites into the lemon mixture until smooth.
  6. Add the remaining egg whites and gently fold into the lemon mixture with a rubber spatula until smooth. The batter will be light, foamy, and liquidy.
  7. Place the prepared ramekins into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  8. Ladle the batter evenly into the ramekins.
  9. Pour room-temperature water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  10. Carefully place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cakes are puffy and lightly golden on top.
  11. Using tongs, carefully remove the ramekins from the baking dish and place them on a cooling rack.
  12. Let the cakes cool for about 20 minutes before serving.
  13. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with fresh berries, if desired.

Notes

The cakes can be made one day ahead of time. Once cooled, cover and store, then warm in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with fresh berries for an elegant presentation.